Lecture Massage therapy review Passing the NCETMB, NCETM, and MBLEx (2e) Chapter 5 Laura A. Abbott

Massage Therapy Review:
Passing the NCETMB, NCETM, and MBLEx

Chapter 5
Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork Applications
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Pre-class Assignment
• Review Chapter 5 of
your Massage Therapy
Review book

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Effects of Massage
• Physiological
Effects
• Emotional Effects
• Psychological

Effects

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Basic Supine Drapes

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Basic Prone Drapes

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Signs and Symptoms of Stress

• Physical
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Headaches
Rapid Breathing
Sweaty Palms
Dry Mouth
Palpitations
Lightheadedness
Stomachaches
Difficulty Concentrating
Sleep Problems

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Insomnia
Depression
Anxiety
Nightmares
Crying Spells
Feelings of
Helplessness
– Lack of Energy
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Signs and Symptoms of Stress,
Cont’d
• Behavioral
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Alcohol or Drug Use
Reduced Sex Drive
Irritability and Impatience

Anger and Aggression
Social Isolation
Changes in Appetite
Loss of Interest and
Boredom

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Stress Management Techniques
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Breathing Techniques
Biofeedback
Visualization
Exercise
Meditation
Massage
Acupressure
Aromatherapy

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Stress Management Techniques,
Cont’d
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Cranio-sacral Therapy
Hydrotherapy
Hot Stone Therapy
Integrative Manual
Therapy
Manual Lymph
Drainage

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Stress Management Techniques,
Cont’d
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Muscle Energy
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Techniques
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Myofascial Release
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Neuromuscular Therapy
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On-Site Chair Massage
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Perinatal Massage
Reflexology
Shiatsu Therapy
Sports Massage
Swedish Massage
Thai Massage

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Aromatherapy
• Calming Aromas
– Chamomile
– Clary Sage
– Lavender
– Sandalwood
– Tangerine
– Ylang-Ylang
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• Energizing Aromas
– Eucalyptus
– Juniper
– Lemon
– Peppermint

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Hydrotherapy – Heat

• General Uses
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Promotes Circulation
Relieve Cramps/Spasms
Relieves Stress

• Local Effects
– Vasodilation/Redness
– Increase Leukocyte
Migration through Cell
Walls
– Muscle Relaxation
– Increase Cell
Metabolism
– Local Analgesia

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Hydrotherapy – Heat, Cont’d
• Systemic Effects
– Increase Heart Rate

– Increase Nervous
System Stimulation,
then Sedation
– Increase Digestive
Process
– Decrease Cellular
Metabolism Internally

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• Contraindications
– Inflammation
– Circulatory/Heart
Conditions
– Pregnancy
– Geriatric Client
– Infant
– Cancer
– Impaired Nerve
Sensitivity
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Hydrotherapy – Cold
• General Uses
– Reduce Inflammation
and Secondary Injury

– Relieve Muscle Spasms
– Promote Healing

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• Local Effects
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Initial Vasoconstriction
Decrease in Circulation
Decrease in Leukocyte
Migration through Cell
Walls
– Decrease Cell
Metabolism
– Muscle Contraction
– Numbing Analgesic
Effect
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Hydrotherapy – Cold, Cont’d
• Systemic Effects
– Increase Nervous
System Stimulation,

then Sedation
– Initial Increase in Heart
Rate, then Decrease
– Increase in Cellular
Metabolism

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• Contraindications
– Circulatory/Heart
Conditions
– Pregnancy
– Geriatric Client
– Infant
– Cancer
– Impaired Nerve
Sensitivity

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Massage Strokes and
Techniques
• Holding

– Allows for quiet focus
for both client and

therapist
– Allows client to adjust
to being touched and
begin relaxation process
– Generally used as initial
or resting position

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• Compression
– Pressure into the body
to help spread tissue
against underlying
structures

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Massage Techniques and Strokes,
Cont’d
• Effleurage
– Helps to warm up the
muscles
– Helps to spread the
lubricant
– Allows client to adjust
to your touch

– Also known as
“gliding”

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Massage Techniques and Strokes,
Cont’d
• Petrissage
– Helps to work deeper
tissues
– Because of the above, it
is used after effleurage
– Also known as
“kneading”

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Massage Techniques and Strokes,

Cont’d
• Vibration
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Enhances relaxation
Increases circulation
Relieves pain
Relieves upper
respiratory tract
congestion
– Reduces trigger and
tender point activity

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Massage Techniques and Strokes,
Cont’d
• Friction
– Breaks down adhesions
– Generally performed
after petrissage so

muscles are
appropriately warmed
up

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